A scenario-based distributed testing model for software applications

Mehmood, Mirza Aamir; Mahmood, Azhar; Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Naeem; Khatoon, Shaheen

International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences

Int. j. adv. appl. sci.

EISSN: 2313-3724

Print ISSN: 2313-626X

Volume 3, Issue 10 (October 2016), Pages: 64-71

Title: A scenario-based distributed testing model for software applications

Author(s): Mirza Aamir Mehmood ^{1, 3}, Azhar Mahmood ^1,*, Muhammad Naeem Ahmed Khan ¹, Shaheen Khatoon ²

Affiliation(s):

1Department of Computer Science, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, SZABIST, Islamabad, Pakistan
²College of Computer Science, King Faisal University, Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia
³Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta, Pakistan

https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2016.10.011

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Abstract:

Modern software applications are getting more complex in order to provide better service and quality. This complexity has given birth too many challenges for software testing such as functional discontinuation and detection of system level defects. Existing testing techniques which are based on test cases are time consuming and unable to offer higher confidence on quality of products for these complex applications. Distributed testing frameworks could be used to test complex software but these frameworks do not provide a global picture of testing activities and application status. This poor visibility results in poor control over testing activities. In this study we have proposed a distributed testing model (DisTest) using scenario-based testing technique. DisTest could be used with any COTS test automation tool and could be employed at any testing level. Result shows DisTest provides better visibility and control on testing activities and view of application status.

This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

Keywords: Distributed testing, Software testing, VandV, Distributed application testing

Article History: Received 10 June 2016, Received in revised form 16 October 2016, Accepted 19 October 2016

Digital Object Identifier: https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2016.10.011

Citation:

Mehmood MA, Mahmood A, Ahmed Khan MN, and Khatoon S (2016). A scenario-based distributed testing model for software applications. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 3(10): 64-71

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